GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
778 km
483 miles
LWR
Leeuwarden
Netherlands
Distance
778 km
483 mi / 420 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
358°
north

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GVA LWR
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Leeuwarden Air Base
IATA Code GVA LWR
ICAO Code LSGG EHLW
City Geneva Leeuwarden
Country Switzerland Netherlands
Timezone Europe/Zurich Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 1,411 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 53.230000, 5.760000

Geneva (GVA) to Leeuwarden (LWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) in Leeuwarden, Netherlands is 778 kilometers (483 miles / 420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Switzerland with Netherlands. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:50 in Geneva, it's 03:50 in Leeuwarden.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,408 feet between the two airports. Leeuwarden Air Base sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Leeuwarden (LWR) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 178° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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